Wild Eats

Learn two effective ways to fillet largemouth bass and why bleeding, trimming and removing pin bones make for cleaner, better-tasting fish.

Which of these five fat additions — pork fat, bacon, butter, mayonnaise, egg — results in the best venison burger?

The biggest mistake you can make when preparing a venison steak happens long before it hits the grill, stovetop or oven.

Research from the cattle industry and various colleges of animal sciences provide clues on how bowhunters can obtain the best venison from their harvested big game.

Catfish are delicious — provided you do one special step during the cleaning process.

Grilling is hard to beat, but you can cook an amazing venison backstrap in your oven. Here’s how.

Do you think you could taste the difference between various lightly seasoned big game backstraps if each one is prepared exactly the same?

Fact: When handled and prepared correctly, bear meat is delicious.

Nebo sheds light on grill masters everywhere with the Grilla 300 Detachable Grill Worklight.

Northern pike are tremendous table fare, provided you know how to remove those pesky Y-bones.

Fried fish is outstanding. Period. But sometimes you want something a bit lighter — yet equally delicious. It’s time for a fish bake!

Giving thanks for the restoration of wildlife that offers a deeper connection to food.

A primary benefit to tagging a big game animal is a freezer full of delicious meat. In the author’s experience — nearly a half century of eating big game steaks — these six species are the best of the best.

Venison doesn’t have to be gamey. Here are five tips to ensure that your next whitetail provides outstanding table fare.

When it comes to cooking venison backstrap over an open fire, Dan Fitzgerald demonstrates a unique — and surprising — technique.

Most anglers love the taste of fried fish, but can you achieve the same — or even better — results in an air fryer?

There are many great methods for cooking wild turkey breast meat, but this one from Mossy Oak Founder Toxey Haas might be best of the best.

Summer is prime time for cooking outdoors. Here’s how to grill the perfect venison steak.

When it comes to cooking fish, baking is easier and less messy than frying, and in the author’s opinion, the fillets taste better, too.

This turkey season, take the time to clean and cook wild turkey legs and thighs. It’s not difficult, it doesn’t take a lot of time, and the reward is a pile of delicious dark meat.

In Canada and the northern United States, burbot spawn in February and March — under the ice! Most burbot are caught after dark by ice anglers, but it’s possible to find these deep-water fish during the day, too.

Believe it or not, it’s fairly easy to remove Y-bones from northern pike. Here are the three keys to success.

Cooking the perfect venison steak is easy, provided you follow these four simple steps.

Backstraps from whitetails and other big game have silverskin on one side, and it’s best to remove it before cooking the meat. Here’s how.

Use this easy bratwurst recipe to turn your leftover venison into tasty and nutritious meat treats.

Venison is flavorful, delicious, and healthy, provided it's cooked correctly. Check out a few of our favorite deer recipes that won't disappoint.

Memorial Day is the official kickoff for summer, with families and friends getting together for burgers, brews and fun. Try these wild game recipes this weekend for your holiday treat.

With this simple video from chef Melissa King breaking down a chicken, you can do the same learn how to take apart a duck, pheasant or turkey.

Next time you're preparing a fish fry, save the egg sacs and fry them for an appetizer (or cook's snack) that's as easy to cook as it is delicious.

If you have venison in the freezer, consider turning a portion of it into delicious breakfast sausage.